Two Canterbury-based building societies, ABS Canterbury and the SMC Building Society, agreed to terms for a merger.

Consumer mystery shops advisers, Tower outsources admin, NZX figures up and down, Super communicators named.

QV’s November property statistics show the residential property market still has a full head of steam.

One finance company moved closer to becoming listed yesterday while two building societies proposed a merger.

Christchurch

Auckland

The Official Cash Rate (OCR) will increase by 25 basis points to 7.25%.

Wellington

Napier

Acumen Inc Ltd has a position available for an experienced mortgage broker.

Auckland

Financial planning firm Northplan has developed its own wrap service for dealing with fixed interest and property investments.